Waterloo East station is used by Southeastern trains to Canterbury, Dover, Hastings and Tunbridge Wells, all of the trains from Waterloo East also call at London Bridge station. 10 0 obj
It opened on 7 October 1999 as part of the Jubilee Line Extension,[91] although trains had been running through non-stop from the previous month. /Contents 40 0 R
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There are 5 ways to get from London Bridge (Station) to Bermondsey by subway, night bus, bus, taxi or foot Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner. /CA 1
If you're not used to taking a train from London Bridge station something to be aware of is that there are different types of information screen at the station; it doesn't have one main departure board. trailer
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That no idea minifies its crude From the northbound, enter the central reservation, preferably beside the front half of the train and turn left. /Length 173
The South London Line from London Bridge to Victoria was electrified in 1909 with an experimental overhead system. /H [ 1642 262 ]
The new London Bridge station was designed with more space and easier connections to other rail services and the Underground, to handle the expected passenger growth into the future. Tunbridge Wells to London Bridge; St Pancras to Ashford; Destinations . Tips for making the easiest possible transfers across the city centre when travelling between London Bridge station and the other major stations in central London. Each of the pairs, plus platform 1, can be accessed by a lift (elevator), plus two sets of escalators and stairs. . Between 1972 and 1978, BR significantly redeveloped the station and its approaches. The LB&SCR used the unfinished joint station until it was demolished in 1849 and a larger building constructed. (2) the 'next fastest train to' screens, which include only the the most popular destinations. 873 727 695 556 0 592 540 575 720 0 940 0 592 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 558 554 447 557
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Eastbound Jubilee Line trains go to North Greenwich for The O2. Westminster is a London Underground station in the City of Westminster.It is served by the Circle, District and Jubilee lines. Postcodes . Mon - Fri . #StationStaycation. [85][86], The station entrance was originally at Three Castles House on the corner of London Bridge Street and Railway Approach, but has since been moved to Borough High Street and Tooley Street. So if you have found the info provided here to be useful, please go here to say thank you. Sunday 10am - 3pm. [31], An Act of Parliament of 1862 gave the LB&SCR power to enlarge the station further. endobj
[66], The refurbished station was officially opened by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge on 9 May 2018. 5 0 obj
There have been several recorded accidents at London Bridge station, though relatively few of these have caused fatalities. If youve missed the central stairs, continue, up the second flight of steps, take the first turning left and continue to the escalators in front of you. [43] The very last scheduled steam train was the 4.50am to Tonbridge via Redhill on 4 January 1964 hauled by an N class locomotive. Junctions were laid to enable trains through London Bridge to reach the LC&DR stations at Holborn Viaduct and St Pauls. 0000003822 00000 n
[47] The bridge over the station's north end became Grade II listed in January 1988, while Platforms 916 (the former LB&SCR side) became listed the same that December. As a result, in 1838 the London and Croydon Railway obtained powers to enlarge the station it was then constructing at London Bridge, before it had opened for traffic. Go through the gates, continue to the far side of the concourse and turn right. It's sort of subterranean and in the air at the same time. <<
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The main A to Z screen which shows the popular destinations regardless of train operator, is on the wall of the concourse area beyond the ticket barriers, it is above the convenience store located between the escalators leading up to platforms 4-5 and 6-7. Go up to street level and leave via the same door, youll need to bear left before continuing forward onto the east side of Borough High Street. 0000040323 00000 n
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If youre unsure of which half of the train you were in, we suggest you move to the far side of the central reservation before turning left. (Zones 1-9) Platform exit information provided for 'Way Out', line interchange, British Rail and DLR. 0000001904 00000 n
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From here, you can continue to the other side of the concourse and turn left towards the west exit onto Duke Street Hill, turn right, go down five steps then turn left for the Bus Station, or continue to Joiner Street. 0000001587 00000 n
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From 10 October 1836, trains were able to operate as far as the east end of this bridge, with passengers having to walk the last 300 yards (270m). The station is likely to be very busy. The general guide to travelling in Britain by train, Discover what's good to know about riding the trains, taking popular journeys, using the major stations, booking tickets and travelling with rail passes, All you need to know about making European rail journeys. 9 0 obj
This allowed a greater range of platforms to be used for the increasingly frequent suburban rail services to London Bridge. It subsequently served the London and Croydon Railway, the London and Brighton Railway and the South Eastern Railway, thus becoming an important London terminus. Table 199, 200, 201, 203, 204, 206, 207, 212, Chatham Main Line (via Chislehurst Junction), "London Bridge station roof set for Aberystwyth museum", "Bridge Over North End, London Bridge Station (1385629)", "London Bridge Station, Platforms 916 (Brighton Side) (1385808)", "London Bridge station set for 500m redesign", "Spotlight on Christmas 2017: Thameslink Programme", "London Bridge rebuild moves into final phase", "No Charing Cross trains to call at London Bridge rail station from Monday", "Major service changes until January 2018", "First new platforms of rebuilt London Bridge Station take shape", "How Far Should We Go in Sacrificing Our Heritage For 21st Century Enterprise? Go through the gates. /ID [<2717f168579cfbb31e9470adeeca25cb><2717f168579cfbb31e9470adeeca25cb>]
There are 2 ways to get from London Bridge (Station) to Guy's Hospital by car or foot Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner. [94], During excavations a variety of Roman remains were found, including pottery and fragments of mosaics; some of these are now on display in the station. <<
It was rebuilt in 1849 and again in 1864 to provide more services and increase capacity. Live [92][81] It took months of major engineering works to relocate buried services in the surrounding streets to enable the Jubilee line's construction. /OP false
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Textphone:0345 60 50 600Welsh language line:0345 60 40 500, General station enquiries:03457 11 41 41, Find your way around using theLondon Bridge station map (PDF 216 KB). There are distinct exits from each island platform towards each group. Many travellers therefore transfer between main line train services instead of taking the Underground, particularly as it takes around 3 - 5 minutes to reach the Underground trains when stepping off a train at London Bridge. If not, youll find the steps at the end of the reservation, which provide an alternative exit. The main A to Z screen is on the wall of the concourse area beyond the ticket barriers, it is above the convenience store located between the escalators leading up to platforms 4-5 and 6-7. 159 Tower Bridge Road , Southwark , London SE1 3LP. Go up to the lower concourse and turn left. Location. London Bridge is one of the busiest stations in the UK, with an estimated 63.1 million passenger entries/exits in 2019/20. endobj
Find out more about step free access on the tube with our guide: Find out more from our range of accessibility guides in alternative formats to help you plan and make journeys: For live arrivals, status information, route maps and timetables, London Bridge Underground Station has reported access issues. /E 875575
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[38], The Railways Act 1921 led to the Big Four grouping in 1923. Instead of advertising or paywalls, your financial support will make a positive difference to delivering an enhanced service, as theres a lot of ideas which we want to make happen. Saturday 8am - 5pm. From the westbound, go to the rear of the train, enter the last passage, before the end of the platform and take the turning right. {w0\p.Aa%S a [56], Work began in 2012 with the terminal platforms adjacent to St Thomas Street, reducing the number from nine to six and extending them to accommodate longer 12-car trains. St Pancras International (which is a 2 min walk from King's Cross station), Farringdon, which has a very easy interchange with the Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines of the Undergound. This is where the Jubilee line from Stanmore diverges from the Metropolitan line which . The new lines, intended for the Croydon, Brighton and South Eastern trains, were situated on the south side of the existing Greenwich line, whereas their station was to the north of the London Bridge site, leading to an awkward and potentially dangerous crossing of one another's lines. If you can't make it to the Market, Borough Market Online offers a wide selection of our traders' produce, delivered direct to London addresses and, where available, by post to the rest of . [97][98], London Buses routes 17, 21, 35, 43, 47, 133, 141, 149, 343, 344, 381, 388, 521 and night routes N21, N133, N199, N343 and N381 serve the station and bus station.[99][100]. On Monday morning, Network Rail said London Bridge station was fully open and trains were able to run normally to and from it. platforms 10-15; the main exit from these platforms is to straight ahead and exit through the front of the upper level concourse, though if you need the Tooley Street exit you can head down to the lower concourse and use its exits. <<
A wider route was created through the Western Arcade to Joiner Street and the underground station by relocating existing shops in to renovated barrel vaults. On the Circle and District lines, the station is between St James's Park and Embankment, and on the Jubilee line it is between Green Park and Waterloo.It is in Travelcard Zone 1.The station is located at the corner of Bridge Street and Victoria Embankment and is close . The Thameslink trains heading north to destinations such as Cambridge, Peterborough and St Albans all leave from here. It takes approximately 2 . Or you can head up to the exit on the upper level concourse, this is where you will find the bus station and an alternative taxi rank. So strictly what a station shouldn't be, /OP true
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[24] In 1899 the SER entered into a working amalgamation with the London Chatham and Dover Railway (LC&DR) to form the South Eastern and Chatham Railway Companies Joint Management Committee. Station Exits - (1) St. Thomas Street, (2) Tooley Street, (3) Joiner Street, (4) London Bridge Street. /BaseFont /AAABNJ+NetworkRailSans-Bold
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From the eastbound, go to the front of the train, enter the last passage before the end of the platform and take the turning left. The facility is located on the on the upper concourse and can be accessed from an accessible lift on the lower concourse, at street level or via a lift on the London Underground. For the Borough Market exit, continue to the wall in front of you, turn left and go up three flights of steps to street level, Southwark Street is in front of you. Monday 10am - 5pm. endobj
Wander along the Thames, from London Bridge to Tower Bridge, spotting the likes of The Shard, The Gherkin, HMS Belfast, City Hall and the Tower of London along the way. Local services from London Bridge began to be electrified in the beginning of the 20th century, and had spread to national routes by the 1930s. Another lift provides an alternative link from the lower concourse to platforms 10-15; this elevator to the upper level is opposite the escalators which leads to platforms 13-14. For the latest travel advice, please visit nationalrail.co.uk. [33] During the first decade of the twentieth century LB&SCR station at London Bridge was again enlarged, but overall London Bridge station remained a "sprawling confusion".[35]. 0000037092 00000 n
There are two escalators, of which the right-hand one is normally the one you need. King Cross - London Bridge: 30 Minutes. SamWhite 4 yr. ago It also has a connection with three Underground lines; the Circle, the District and the Victoria lines. always, all images were captured on trips taken by ShowMeTheJourney. From this part of the station, exiting through the front of the upper concourse is the quickest route to: Each of these platforms also has a set of stairs and escalators down to the lower (main) concourse, with an elevator by the end of platform 10. The first electric services ran on 25 March 1928 from London Bridge to Crystal Palace via Sydenham, followed by a peak hour service to Coulsdon North on 17 June. Up to 12 Thameslink trains per hour leavefrom platform 5 and call at Blackfriars*, for the South Bank arts complex and Tate Modern, City Thameslink for St Pauls and Farringdon for the Smithfield area. 7 0 obj
[48][49], In 1991, a "Thameslink 2000" project was proposed that would improve services between London Bridge and the Great Northern lines. From the Southbound, go into the central reservation, preferably beside the front half of the train and turn right. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, shower facility, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. >>
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Though if you'll be taking the Jubilee Line to connect to these trains, alight at Southwark station instead of Waterloo. Though only one lift connects the lower level concourse to platforms 10-15, it's opposite the escalators which go up to platforms 12-13. [64] Two major new street level entrances were opened to the south on St Thomas Street, and to the north, on Tooley Street. There are two manual gates at the left-hand end, though at the time of our survey, there seemed to be no pattern to the direction of the automatic gates. The directors of the companies involved decided to exchange sites; the London and Greenwich Railway would take over the newly completed London and Croydon Railway station, whilst a new joint committee of the Croydon, Brighton and South Eastern companies would demolish the first station and build a new one on its site. [25], The LB&SCR took over the unfinished joint station, which they demolished in 1849 and opened a temporary station in 1850. The New London Bridge Station Geoff Marshall 307K subscribers Subscribe 4.8K 246K views 5 years ago As part of the Thameslink Upgrade Programme, Platforms 1-5 at London Bridge reopened today,. [26] However, some ticketing arrangement was made between the two companies as the LC&DR advertised connections to and from London Bridge in its timetables in The Times and Bradshaw's Railway Guide for July 1861. The 388 bus runs between London Bridge and Stratford City near the station entrance, . Go up to street level then turn left (180 degrees) and continue onto the east side of Borough High Street. /SMask /None
It was approached through a pair of iron gates. So check whether boarding the trains at either of those stations will suit you better before you head to London Bridge. /Resources << /ExtGState << /GS0 6 0 R /GS1 7 0 R >> /Font << /T1_0 8 0 R
Historically, platforms 4, 5 & 6 served services to and from both Charing Cross station and the Thameslink core, creating conflicting moves and capacity problems during peak hours. Zt&z-l`h London Bridge station is located on the south-eastern corner of central London, but the Southeastern and Thameslink trains continue beyond London Bridge to call at other mainline stations closer to the city centre. [8] The station has had several changes of ownership and complete rebuilds since opening. There are a number of electric vehicle (EV) charging points near Tower Bridge. (1) the 'A to Z' screens which list most, but not all, of the destinations served by trains in alphabetical order, At both London Bridge and St Pancras stations, the transfer to and from these Thameslink trains is quicker and easier than making the connections with the Underground. The taxi rank which serves the lower level concourse is also accessed from the Tooley Street exit, you need to turn right when you step out of the station and walk around the corner on to Bermondsey Street. These estimates are based primarily on ticket sales and are produced by Steer on behalf of ORR. Anthony Hook . It is one of two mainline London termini south of the River Thames, the other is Waterloo. Network Rail blamed the situation on train delays and cancellations as a . 0000042638 00000 n
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Farringdon station has connections with the Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines; and now the Elizabeth line, while Blackfriars has an easy interchange with the Circle and District Lines. Various bus routes stop outside the attraction and river bus services are available from London Bridge Pier , a few minutes' walk away. 0000836922 00000 n
Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Crofts End; Clouds Hill Avenue; Glebe Road. make it easier to take the train journeys you want or need to make. You must wear a face covering (unless under 11 or exempt), or risk receiving a 100 fine from the British Transport Police. /BaseEncoding /WinAnsiEncoding
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. [41], Both the London Bridge stations were badly damaged by bombing in the London Blitz in December 1940 and early 1941. The new London Bridge station was designed with more space and easier connections to other rail services and the Underground, to handle the expected passenger growth into the future. Though from a first time user perspective, the enormity of the space thats been created can be bewildering. Were striving not to let anything get in the way of providing the most useful service possible, hence a facility has been set up with DonorBox which can be used to support the running costs and make improvements. All of the platforms in the station can be also accessed from the upper concourse; platforms 10-15 are right beside it, while an escalator and and lift over on the left side of the upper concourse, lead down to the lower level, so provide the access from the upper part of the station to platforms 1-9. /CA 1
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Between them there is an elevator, which will also take you down to the lower level concourse. Finally unveiled, what has resulted is one of the most connective and innovative rail projects in the UK to date Words by Veronica Simpson Photography by Paul Raftery [90], The Jubilee line station is between Southwark and Bermondsey. All four platforms are directly accessible from the Borough High Street entrance/exit. 4 0 obj
[39] The wall that divided the Chatham and Brighton stations was partially knocked through in 1928 to provide an easier interchange between stations. Directions: A 12 minute walk from London Bridge station, exit onto St Thomas Street and turn left, continuing past the station then turn right onto Bermondsey Street. The closest ones are listed below: 36 Horselydown Lane - Source London 46-50 Gainsford Street - Source London 16A Gainsford Street - BP Pulse 45 Curfew Street - BP Pulse 12 Cloysters Green - Ubitricity 26 Kennet Street - Ubitricity Wapping High Street - Source London /T1_1 12 0 R /T1_2 16 0 R /T1_3 19 0 R /TT0 22 0 R /TT1 25 0 R /T1_4 28 0 R
[59], During the works, Charing Cross trains did not call at the station for most of 201516 as the platforms were rebuilt, followed by Cannon Street trains from 2016 to 2017. In an emergency call999. London Underground and mainline railway station, Location of London Bridge in Central London, Thameslink and Great Northern routes serving this station, London Brighton and South Coast Railway station. See 1481 photos and 158 tips from 27844 visitors to London Bridge Railway Station (LBG). Earlier this afternoon British Transport Police (BTS) tweeted: "Officers were called to. From the northbound, go to the rear of the train, enter the last passage before the end of the platform and take the turning left. /Pages 1 0 R
Entries and exits. However, these trains heading to Canterbury, Dover, Hastings and Tunbridge Wells will have previously departed from Charing Cross and Waterloo (East) stations. <<
Recommended option Subway Take the subway from London Bridge station to Bermondsey station 2 min 2 - 3 From here, you can go to street level either via escalators to the street level concourse or via steps to the Borough Market exit, on the west side of Borough High Street. Visit our London Waterloo East station information page for ticket office openings, accessibility & station facilities, car parking and live timetable information. Wednesday 10am - 5pm. This lower level has exits at one end on to Tooley Street; turn left for London Bridge itself and turn right for Tower Bridge and the south bank of the Thames, including the boat pier. Current PA-283 Lancaster Pennsylvania Traffic Conditions. The original entrance remained standing until March 2013 when it was demolished. /LastModified (D:20210817093946+01'00')
It is one of two main line termini in London to the south of the River Thames (the other being Waterloo) and is the fourth-busiest station in London, handling over 50 million passengers a year. Thousands of people were caught in the chaos for over an hour from 5.30pm yesterday, leading to frantic scenes at the train station. Access for All improving accessibility at railway stations nationwide, Level Crossings Distractions when driving a car, Level Crossings Distractions when walking a dog. /Subtype /Type1C
Also if you look at the 'next fastest train to' and 'A-Z departure' indicators which by the exit from the Underground station ticket hall; and the next train to where you're heading is leaving within 3 minutes, then you won't make it in time. [57] Through platforms were increased from six to nine, all of which catered for 12-car trains. The station remained popular for through routes to the City and the West End, but the number of terminal trains declined significantly by the early 1980s. >>
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100 train travel guides available [17], In 1843 the SER and Croydon railway companies became increasingly concerned by the high tolls charged by the London and Greenwich Railway for the use of the station approaches, and gained Parliamentary approval to build their own independent line into south London to a new station at Bricklayers Arms, which was vaguely described as a "West End terminus". On arrival at Westminster station, exit opposite Big Ben and turn left towards the river. It is the only escalator which leads up from the lower level, which is on the other side of the ticket gates. London Bridge is 2090 meters away, 28 min walk. 515 364 558 563 261 0 0 247 850 561 550 557 0 345 411 380 556 484 719 504
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Turn left at the top of the escalators,the gate line is in front of you with a manual gate at the left-hand end and all automatic gates should be exits. [71], The typical weekday off-peak service in trains per hour (tph) is:[72][73]. xref
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How to reach more than twenty of London's most popular tourist destinations when arriving at London How to travel between London Bridge and other London stations. There are two escalators of which the left-hand one is normally the one you need. It was successful and other suburban services were electrified including the line to Crystal Palace in 1912. The entrances/exits are about in the middle of each platform, except that towards the lift which is at the rear of westbound (front of eastbound) trains. Theres a barrier along the edge of each platform with doors which only open whilst a train is standing at the platform. 0000010379 00000 n
The brigade previously said crews were also investigating another blaze at London Bridge Tube station after smoke was seen there but it was later "determined this was from the fire on Union Street". This upper concourse is on the same level as the part of the station used by the Southern trains which arrive at depart from platforms (tracks) 10-15, so the main departure board on this concourse only shows details of the Southern trains. Canterbury West also has direct trains which commence their journeys at Charing Cross station and then call at Waterloo (East) and London Bridge stations.
[16] At the same time yet further improvements were made to the station approaches, increasing the number of tracks to six, which entirely separated the lines of the two railways. London Bridge, St Thomas Street exit, London Bridge Station, SE1 9QU; Peckham, Damilola Taylor Centre, 1 East Surrey Grove, Peckham, SE15 6DR; You can book a test now - but walk-in tests are usually available. Accessible Black Cabs are available from the taxi rank adjacent to the Cab Road exit from Waterloo Main . From the main (lower level) concourse, once you have passed through the ticket barriers, all of the platforms can be accessed by escalators, elevators and stairs. Continue, along the passage, to thelift,in front of you and go up to concourse level. Photo shows the exit in front of the mainline station. Head to the lower concourse in order to use the exits on Tooley Street, which provides the quickest routes to the riverside attractions including Tower Bridge and the boat pier.